GRE Word List

PROPONENT

one who argues in favor of something : advocate

The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.

Random words

WordMeaning
misogamya hatred of marriage
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
litheeasily bent or flexed
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent